M80
globular cluster · Scorpius · 7.2ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — globular cluster in Scorpius.
Notable facts
About 1/3 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M80 in?
M80 lies in Scorpius.
Is M80 visible to the naked eye?
7.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M80?
Best observed in May.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 16h 17m · −22° 59′
- Type
- globular cluster
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- How to observe
- 7.2ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 9′
- Designation
- M80 · NGC 6093
Observing tip
In binoculars it is a fuzzy ball; a 100–150 mm telescope starts to resolve individual stars around the edges.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 7° | 141° |
| +55° | 12° | 133° |
| +45° | 22° | 124° |
| +30° | 37° | 117° |
| 0° | 67° | 113° |
| −35° | 78° | 118° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 08:31 |
| February | 06:24 |
| March | 04:39 |
| April | 02:46 |
| May | 00:51 |
| June | 22:45 |
| July | 20:41 |
| August | 18:40 |
| September | 16:47 |
| October | 14:58 |
| November | 12:58 |
| December | 10:49 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.